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Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell shadow on the crown is an intricately plotted historical novel based on the early life of emma of england, a little remembered queen of the medieval period. Set in the early 11th century, shadow on the crown, the first book in a planned trilogy from debut novelist patricia bracewell, follows the early life and reign of emma of normandy, wife and queen to two english kings, as well as the mother of two more. Shadow on the crown audiobook, written by patricia. A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen in 1002, fifteenyearold emma of normandy crosses the. In a world lit by fire and ruled by the sword, a fifteenyearold girl kneels to receive an english crown an act that will. Shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 the. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. One, at least, would exact a heavy price if she were to prove disloyal.
Author patricia bracewell s words have a life of their own in shadow on the crown, making for a stunning, wellresearched, historical fiction debut the desert news bracewell delivers a highly entertaining addition to the historical fiction genre. Although not much is known about emma, bracewell does a fantastic job of bringing the anglosaxon queen to life and the fictitious elements of the story are. Shadow on the crown is set in the early days of the eleventh century. Shadow on the crown by bracewell, patricia author paperback 20 patricia bracewell on. A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen in 1002, 15yearold emma of normandy crosses the narrow sea to wed the much older king athelred of england, whom she meets for the first time at the church door. Download shadow on the crown audiobook by patricia. Thrust into an unfamiliar and treacherous court, with a husband who mistrusts her, stepsons who resent her and a bewitching rival who covets her. Tara creel, the deseret news bracewell s storytelling skills are to be admired. Listen to shadow on the crown audiobook streaming online free. Shadow on the crown is the first instalment of a trilogy focusing on the life of emma of normandy who became queen of england twice, firstly with aethelred ii and secondly, with cnut.
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She has completed the first two books of her trilogy about the 11th century queen of england, emma of normandy, shadow on the crown and the price of blood. Jan, 2014 shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell was published in 20 and highly lauded by the historical novel society. Author of the emma of normandy trilogy set in 11th century england. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell overdrive. My first introduction to emma of normandy was when some years ago i bought and read the first and much longer magnificent novel by helen hollick about this striking and fascinating queen the hollow crown i was enchanted by it. Author interview with patricia bracewell about shadow on the. In the shadow of the crown download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Am i nuts she recalled having said to her agent, before their initial success. Author patricia bracewells words have a life of their own in shadow on the crown, making for a stunning, wellresearched, historical fiction debut the desert news bracewell delivers a highly entertaining addition to the historical fiction genre. He also had an elder brother, king edward, who was murdered when he was 10. Her principal work is the 20 historical novel shadow on the crown published by. She grew up in california where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career.
Click download or read online button to get in the shadow of the crown book now. She approaches emmas life from a different angle and tells more of emmas background. Patricia bracewell attempts to remedy emmas silence in shadow on the crown. Lately, i had been catching up on new podcasts, in part in order to build up my audible credits. Set in england when vikings are on the brink of invasion, this is an epic tale of seduction, war, and unrequited love from an outstanding new voice in histor. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shadow on the crown. In time, emma wins the hearts of her subjects as well as the affection of a young man in her husbands court. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell narrated by katie firth book 1 of the emma of normandy trilogy.
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Jul 02, 2015 listen to shadow on the crown audiobook by patricia bracewell. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell download audio. In ad 1002 emma, a young norman girl, must take her place as bride to englands kin. Shadow on the crown by bracewell, patricia, 1950publication date 20 topics. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell waterstones. Buy shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 by bracewell, patricia isbn. Based on real events recorded in the anglosaxon chronicle, shadow on the crown introduces readers to a fascinating, overlooked period of history and an unforgettable heroine whose quest to find her place in the world will resonate with modern readers. Shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 by. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell teri harman. Feb 01, 20 patricia bracewell attempts to remedy emmas silence in shadow on the crown. Thrust into an unfamiliar and treacherous court, with a. True tales by english historical fiction authors, and more on. A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a.
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Teri harman, author patricia bracewell s words have a life of their own in shadow on the crown making for a stunning, wellresearched, historical fiction debut. The book, the first of a trilogy, tells the story of a littleknown historical queen called emma of normandy in the years before william the conqueror did his thing in 1066. All i knew was that i liked the look of the cover, id heard some pleasant buzz about the book on facebook, and the subject was an 11th century queen named emma of normandy. Download or stream shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell. Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. Blog patricia bracewell author of shadow on the crown. The first volume of a trilogy, shadow on the crown is the story of emma, queen consort to the eleventhcentury english king aethelred ii. Shadow on the crown and the price of blood are the first two novels in my trilogy about a preconquest queen consort of england, emma of normandy emmas name is not as familiar to us today as that of eleanor of aquitaine or katharine of aragon, nevertheless she was actively involved in the reigns of seven kings of england at a time when just surviving so many rulers was a noteworthy. Determined and savvy, emma is a strong character that refuses to be cowed by her circumstances. Emma, youngest daughter of richard of normandy and ancestor to william the conqueror, is sent to england to marry the newly widowed and much older. Shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 the emma of normandy series english edition 07.
Interview with shadow on the crowns patricia bracewell. Jun 08, 2019 listen to and download shadow on the crown audiobook by patricia bracewell without annoying advertising. Shadow on the crown audiobook, by patricia bracewell. Striking a quivering bulls eye with the first book of a planned trilogy, bracewell s. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell audiobooks. Author patricia bracewell writes with passion and gorgeous prose. A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queenin 1002, fifteenyearold emma of normandy crosses the narrow sea to wed the much older king athelred of england, whom. The second volume of bracewell s richly textured emma of normandy trilogy weaves together the threads of the story left dangling at the conclusion of shadow on the crown as the vikings continue to threaten, vultures are circling in the upper echelons of the royal house, and it is difficult to know who to trust. In 1002, 15yearold emma of normandy crosses the narrow sea to wed the much older king athelred of england, whom she meets for the first time at the church door. Editions of shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell. From viking attacks to deadly family conflicts, this novel is so brilliantly written that i could not put it down.
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As norman bride and english queen she would walk a fine line between the interests of two rulers her brother and her lord. Patricia bracewell author patricia bracewell grew up in california where she taught literature and composition before embarking upon her writing career. Shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 the emma of normandy by patricia bracewell. Shadow on the crown is the first book of an intended trilogy, and bracewell began book two before the first one was even sold. A rich tale of power and forbidden love revolving around a young medieval queen in 1002, fifteenyearold emma of normandy crosses the narrow sea to wed the much. Shadow on the crown by patricia bracewell tells the fascinating story of emma of normandy. Shadow on the crown the emma of normandy, book 1 ebook written by patricia bracewell. Shadow on the crown audiobook by patricia bracewell. Shadow on the crown ebook by patricia bracewell rakuten kobo. A novel by patricia bracewell 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. With a light touch, bracewell delivers a highly entertaining addition to the historical fiction genre. A sort of wrinkle on tristan and iseulte and based on the anglosaxon chronicle, bracewells yarn centers on a 15yearold noblewoman named emma of normandy who is married off to king. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in english literature from loyola marymount university and obtained a masters degree in the subject from university of california, santa barbara.
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